Downs Automotive Service

08/06/2026

🔧🚗 We’re Back! 🚗🔧

After an exciting week at the 58th Gulf Western Oil Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway, the team at Downs Automotive Service is back in the workshop and ready to get back to work!

A huge thank you to all our customers for your patience while we were away supporting our family’s racing commitments. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

If your vehicle is due for a service, needs repairs, or you’ve been putting off that warning light on the dashboard, now is the perfect time to book in.

📞 Contact us today to arrange your booking.

We look forward to seeing you back in the workshop and keeping your vehicles running safely and reliably.

Downs Automotive Service – Your local, trusted mechanic.

02/06/2026

We are now closed until Tuesday 9th June. Come and say gday to us if you are at Willowbank Raceway | Drag Racing's Finest we are near Group 1 💪💪

We are in Area Z for those wanting to find us. We are on the grassed area behind the Group 1 pit!

31/05/2026

🚗🔧 Downs Automotive Service Update 🔧🚗

Just a friendly reminder to all our valued customers that today and tomorrow are our last trading days before we head to Willowbank Raceway for the 58th Gulf Western Oil Winternationals! 🏁

If your vehicle needs a last-minute service, repair, or check-over, please get in touch as soon as possible. We’ll do our best to help where we can before we close.

We will be closed from Tuesday 2nd June and will reopen on Tuesday 9th June.

Thank you for your ongoing support. We appreciate every customer who chooses Downs Automotive Service, and we look forward to seeing you all again when we’re back in the workshop next week.

🏎️ Good luck to all the racers and crews heading to Willowbank, and we’ll see you at the drags! 🏁🚗💨

28/05/2026

🚗🔧 Downs Automotive Service Notice 🔧🚗

There are now only 3 full working days left before we head away to the Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway.

If your vehicle is due for a service or needs repairs, now is the time to contact us and secure a booking before we close.

We will be closed from Tuesday 2nd June and will reopen Tuesday 9th June.

Thank you for your continued support — we appreciate all our customers and look forward to seeing everyone back in the workshop after an exciting week at the track! 🏁

Let’s see if we can do this again!!!

25/05/2026

🚗🔧 Downs Automotive Service Notice 🔧🚗

The Winternationals are now just 1 week away, so now is the time to get your vehicle booked in for a service before we head to Willowbank Raceway.

We will be closed from Tuesday 2nd June and will reopen Tuesday 9th June.

Bookings are filling fast, so contact us now to secure your spot before we close.

Thanks for your continued support — we look forward to seeing you trackside and back in the workshop soon! 🏁

Our racing schedule is attached. Come on down to the biggest meeting outside America. If you can’t make it to the track, checkout Willowbank’s YouTube channel Thursday through to Saturday and then onto 7+ on Sunday. We will share links as they become available.

Get on over to follow our racing page Clarke Shore Motorsports for all the updates on our progress.

20/05/2026

🚗 We understand the cost of living crisis in Australia is hitting hard right now, and many people are trying to cut back wherever they can. One thing we’re seeing more often is customers delaying or skipping vehicle services to save money in the short term.

Unfortunately, missing a service can often end up costing far more down the track.

Regular servicing helps catch small issues before they become major and expensive repairs. Old oil, worn belts, cooling system problems or neglected brakes can quickly turn into breakdowns or major mechanical failures.

A standard service is always cheaper than:
❌ Engine repairs
❌ Overheating damage
❌ Transmission repairs
❌ Brake failures
❌ Being stranded on the side of the road

We know times are tough, but keeping up with your servicing is one of the best ways to protect your vehicle and avoid bigger repair bills later on.

If your car is overdue for a service, give the team at Downs Automotive Service a call — we’re here to help keep you safely on the road 🔧

18/05/2026

🚗🔧 Downs Automotive Service Notice 🔧🚗

The Winternationals are now just 2 weeks away, so now is the time to get your vehicle booked in for a service before we head to Willowbank Raceway.

We will be closed from Tuesday 2nd June and will reopen Tuesday 9th June.

Bookings are filling fast, so contact us now to secure your spot before we close.

Thanks for your continued support — we look forward to seeing you trackside and back in the workshop soon! 🏁

06/05/2026

Here is the schedule for the weekend so you can keep up with all the action. Remember, if you can’t come and support, you can always jump on YouTube and follow and subscribe to Willowbank Raceway | Drag Racing's Finest and turn on notifications so you know when it’s go time. Remember the schedule is subject to change. I will do updates when I can, but it will be a busy day with both cars back on track!!

05/05/2026

🚗🔧 Downs Automotive Service Notice 🔧🚗

The Winternationals are now just 4 weeks away, so it’s the perfect time to book your vehicle in for a service before we head to Willowbank Raceway.

We will be closed from Tuesday 2nd June and will reopen Tuesday 9th June.

To avoid missing out, contact us now to secure your booking before we close.

Thanks for your continued support — we look forward to seeing you trackside and back in the workshop soon! 🏁

04/01/2026

We are back on deck today, however there is a slight change to the opening time for the next few weeks. No one will be at the shop until 8am, if you need to drop your car off before then, please let us know to arrange an alternative.